What are the emergency solutions when a car battery is dead?
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There are several emergency methods when a car battery is dead: 1. Push-start method: Only applicable to manual transmission vehicles, not for automatic transmission models. First, turn the key to the ignition position, press the clutch, release the handbrake, set the gear to 1st or 2nd, keep the clutch pressed, start pushing the car. When the speed reaches 5 km/h, slowly release the clutch and press the accelerator to start the car. 2. Jump-start method using another car: First, open the hoods of both cars. Connect the negative terminal of the jumper cable to the dead battery's negative terminal, and the other end to the live battery's negative terminal. The positive terminals should be connected in the same way. Then, start the live car and press the accelerator while idling.
Last week, I encountered a situation where my car wouldn't start, so I called a friend to come and help me jump-start it. When performing the operation, you need to find a working car, prepare two thick jumper cables, first connect the positive terminals of both car batteries, then connect the negative terminal of the rescue car to a metal part of your own car. After connecting, wait for about five minutes, then try starting the engine. If there's no car nearby to help, you can buy an emergency jump starter to keep in the trunk—it's very simple to use. Push-starting is only suitable for manual transmission cars; just find a small slope, release the clutch, and give it a push. Remember, after using these emergency tricks, don't take it lightly—go to the repair shop immediately to check the battery condition and also see if the alternator is faulty. Develop good habits when parking and turning off the engine; don't keep the air conditioning or radio running, or the battery will surely wear out prematurely.